Lead Sales Representative
Global Performance & Lifestyle Brand
Now Hiring in New Zealand
The Brand |
Our client is a globally recognised leader within the performance and active lifestyle sector, known for innovation, premium product, and a strong connection to the sporting community. With significant growth across the region, they continue to expand their presence through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for both consumers and retail partners.
The Role |
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sales Leader to take ownership of the New Zealand market, leading growth across both the North and South Islands.
This is a unique opportunity to shape market strategy, drive commercial performance, and elevate brand presence within a high-growth environment. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution, you will be responsible for developing key retail partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, leading a field-based team, and strengthening community engagement initiatives.
As the market lead, you will act as the key connection between regional business objectives and local execution, ensuring the business continues to strengthen its position within the New Zealand market.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and executing the New Zealand commercial growth strategy
Driving sales performance and market share across key retail partnerships
Building and maintaining strong relationships with strategic wholesale accounts
Delivering business reviews, sales presentations, and commercial recommendations
Identifying new business opportunities and expanding market presence
Leading community engagement initiatives, events, and industry activations
Providing market insights and consumer trends to regional leadership teams
Collaborating with marketing, operations, and commercial teams to drive business outcomes
Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing field team
The Skillset |
The successful candidate will be a commercially astute sales leader with strong relationship-building capabilities and a passion for driving growth.
You will bring:
Proven experience in sales leadership, account management, business development, or commercial management
Strong experience managing strategic retail or wholesale partnerships
Demonstrated success driving sales growth and market expansion
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
Experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical and commercial decision-making capability
Ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
Passion for retail, sport, lifestyle, or consumer-driven industries
The Offer |
Opportunity to lead and shape an entire market within a growing international business
Significant autonomy and ownership over commercial strategy and execution
A collaborative and high-performing culture focused on innovation and growth
Exposure to senior regional leadership and strategic decision-making
Career development opportunities within a globally expanding organisation
Competitive salary package, performance incentives, and additional benefits
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious commercial leader to take ownership of a key market, influence growth strategy, and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and fast-growing business.
Apply with Lucy |
If this sounds like you, reach out to Lucy for a confidential chat.
lucy@thetalentmill.com.au
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.